Postgraduate Course: MMus Orchestration (MUSI11005)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Music |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course aims to give students the techniques required in writing for full symphony orchestra and to develop the ability to think idiomatically and imaginatively in orchestral terms. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | n/a |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will have learned to write idiomatically and imaginatively for full orchestra.
They should have an understanding of the orchestration techniques used in 20th-century music.
They should be able to apply these techniques where appropriate in their own creative compositional work. |
Assessment Information
| Assessment is by submission of a portfolio of two contrasting pieces for full orchestra, although one may be for smaller forces. The choice of pieces will aim to reflect the particular compositional interests of each student. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Peter Nelson
Tel: (0131 6)50 2433
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Course secretary | Mr Allan Knox
Tel: (0131 6)51 5735
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